matt-unsworth

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I have heard about Dump Valves being fitted to series trucks, Can it be done on a 2.25 Diesel S3 5brg engine?, And what are the benifits of doing this?. Just want to know if it can be done :cool: :p And more than likey, Would do it just to be different :D
 
Dump valves are there on turbos to stop the turbo ****ing itself and blowing up under pressure when you change gear or something similar. Theyre not for naturally aspired engines. They're exclusive turbos in the same way boost gauges are.
 
Yep, that vid says it all, if anyone puts a purposfully loud dumpvalve on a turbo landy, they shouldnt own one. GRR
 
I have heard about Dump Valves being fitted to series trucks, Can it be done on a 2.25 Diesel S3 5brg engine?, And what are the benifits of doing this?. Just want to know if it can be done :cool: :p And more than likey, Would do it just to be different :D

I'll go tell LRM & they'll never speak to you agin! Fast Car might want to interview you though, jest fer a larf. ;)
 
The "dump-valve" or wastegate to give it it's proper name is part of a turbocharger. All turbos have them, but there are two (technically three) types. What you're talking about is called an atmospheric wastegate, and vents excess pressure during the spool down phase giving the characteristic whooshing noise.

I've seen a few on 2.5 n\a's

No you haven't.
 
In my job as a mechanic I'm unfortunate enough to have to drive 'boys' cars with these stupid things fitted, the whooshing noise drives you potty and it's bl**dy embarasing. :eek: :eek:
You can't fit one to a N/A engine. :D

Rob
 
I have one on my my 4X4. But then it is a Mazda 323 Turbo :D. IMHO I like it as its not too loud...some people will hate it of course. You can buy dump valve effect gadgets for NA cars...now that is sad!
 

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